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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has its share of passionate fans, we think the JPEG quality should be more consistent for the price. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 2.5 x, 3 in LCD display, 50 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: An excellent midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 7D delivers for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, 18 megapixels, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 15 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The best interchangeable-lens compact we've see thus far, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 delivers great photo quality and performance in an enthusiast-friendly shooting experience. Like competitors, however, the lack of an optical viewfinder limits its usability for photographing action. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3.2 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S570 is a respectable ultracompact camera, despite average point-and-shoot performance and some high-ISO overpromising. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you need an ultracompact camera for your pocket or purse, strongly consider the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With a flexible lens in a pocketable package, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 is a pleasing point-and-shoot megazoom--both in design and photo quality. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 12 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Aside from a couple performance quibbles, the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS provides a good point-and-shoot experience with great pictures as a result. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 128 MB - SD Memory Card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you need an ultracompact camera for your pocket or purse, strongly consider the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S230 is a decent ultracompact camera with a little extra wow factor of a touch-screen interface. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: As long as you're a patient snapshooter, the Kodak EasyShare Z950 is a respectable compact megazoom camera. Read review

Specs: 12.2 megapixels, 10 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S630 puts a little extra zoom in your pocket, but you might not find the high-resolution photos it shoots out pleasurable. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12, 7 x, 2.7 in LCD display

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The sleek and stylish DSC-TX7 offers a large 3.5" (diag.) touch screen to easily take and review photos. An advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor provides stunning low-light images and ... Read more

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3.5 in LCD display, 45 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Lumix DMC-FP8 lives up to Panasonic's speedy performance claims; its photo quality isn't bad, either. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4.6 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 40 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot A480 may be a basic low-priced compact camera, but at least it takes good photos. Read review

Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 3.3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 128 MB - SD Memory Card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: While its design is less than thrilling, the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS still has great photo quality to fall back on. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.8 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling--but not necessarily a must-have--choice for Canon upgraders. Read review

Specs: SLR, 15.1 megapixels, 4.8 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: As long as you don't want much in the way of manual features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is a very nice camera that can handle a variety of shooting situations. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 12 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix S220 is an adequate, inexpensive choice for social-network-loving photographers. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, but unless you really want Live View, its cheaper sibling, the A230, is a better deal. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: Visibly better photo quality and slightly improved performance make the Nikon D300 a significant upgrade over the D200 and an excellent all-around choice. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 11.1 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very good midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 50D is a compelling--but not necessarily a must-have--choice for Canon upgraders. Read review

Specs: SLR, 15.1 megapixels, 4.8 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as you don't want much in the way of manual features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is a very nice camera that can handle a variety of shooting situations. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 12 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The technology-packed Samsung DualView TL225 is the ultimate ultracompact for those who like to be in front of the camera more than they like being behind it. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.2 megapixels, 4.6 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display, 11 MB - Integrated